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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.64, 12,798.53 and 5,295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.64, 12,798.53 and 5,295.35 is: 7,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.64 : 12,798.53 = 5,295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.64/12,798.53 = 5,295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.64x = 12,798.53 × 5,295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.64x = 67,772,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,772,695.84/9,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.10

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